Easy Vegan Pesto Pizza: A Delicious Twist for Every Home Cook
A quick and satisfying vegan pizza recipe featuring a homemade basil pesto.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Vegan
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 cup basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 package pizza dough
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup arugula
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, and nutritional yeast. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until smooth.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Spread the pesto evenly over the pizza dough.
- Top with cherry tomatoes and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and top with fresh arugula before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- This pizza pairs well with a light salad on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Easy Vegan Pesto Pizza, Vegan Pizza, Homemade Pizza, Quick Dinner